PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sika® Boom® AP
EXPANDING FOAM

DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

Sika®Boom® AP is a polyurethane-based fast curing
expanding foam.
USES
Sika®Boom® AP is used for:
▪ Filling gaps and voids that occur around the
home and during building construction
▪ Blocking out dust, noise, draft and vermin.
▪ Installation of window and door frames
▪ Insulation of pipes.
▪ Can be cut, sanded and overpainted.
▪ Can be used when held upside down
▪ Suitable for use outside.
▪ Has excellent adhesion to most substrates.
▪ Quick and easy gap filler.
▪ Reaches difficult access areas that need to be
filled.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base Polyurethane
Packaging Available in 750 ml non-returnable cans
Colour Light Yellow
Shelf Life 9 months in unopened original packaging
Storage Conditions Store at temperature between +18 oC and +22 oC.
Density 21 kg/m3

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tack Free Time ~10 minutes (at +23 oC)

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Temperature +5 oC to +35 oC

Service Temperature -30 oC to +80 oC

Cutting Time ~22 minutes (at +23 oC)

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

SikaBoom AP
October 2018
ID No.: 020514060000000016

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
▪ The substrate must be free or dust, grease, oil
and surface contaminants.
▪ The surface should be pre-moistened with
water before application to ensure that:
(a) The foam cures at an optimum rate, and
(b) Secondary foam expansion is prevented.
APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS
▪ Screw the nozzle onto the can
▪ Shake can thoroughly (approx. 20 times)
before use.
▪ Apply foam by pointing nozzle into area to be
filled and depressing. It can be applied valve up
or down.
▪ Foam will dispense rapidly and will expand 2 to
3 times its size as it comes out of the can
▪ The quantity of foam can be regulated by
varying the pressure on the adaptor.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
▪ Remove fresh spots of foam immediately using
acetone.
▪ Cured foam can only be removed mechanically.
LIMITATIONS
Sika®Boom® AP does not adhere to Teflon,
polythene, silicone or grease.
For special uses, test Sika®Boom® AP in advance.
Aged material can yield up to 30 % less than the
specified value.
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet
are based on laboratory tests. Actual measured
data may vary due to circumstances beyond our
control.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
SikaBoom AP
August 2016
ID No.: 020514060000000016
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LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Please note that as a result of specific local regulations the
declared data for this product may vary from country to
country. Please consult the local Product Data Sheet for
the exact product data.
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
For information and advice on the safe handling,
storage and disposal of chemical products, users
shall refer to the most recent Safety Data Sheet
(SDS) containing physical, ecological,
toxicological and other safety-related data.
LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
from this information, or from any written recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data
Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will
be supplied on request.